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Launceston

We offer early intervention and therapy services and support for all ages, needs and abilities.

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Early Start Australia Launceston provides multidisciplinary therapy services for Tasmanians of all ages across the greater Launceston region, the North West and regional areas

We provide in-clinic speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, early intervention, art therapy, and counselling services.

Off-site appointments for all of our services can be arranged at home or school. We also deliver all of our services state-wide, via telehealth.

For more information or to book an appointment contact us on 1300 372 439 or submit a service enquiry.

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Clinic contact details

75 Paterson Street
Launceston TAS 7250

Call

1300 372 439

Email

[email protected]

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How we can help

No matter where you’re at on your therapy journey, we offer a range of services, programs and evidenced-based therapies to realise your goals.

Please note, available services and programs vary between clinics, so please check with your local clinic about their therapy services.

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Art therapy

Art therapy takes an art-based approach when talking-based therapy isn’t enough or right for some people.

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Developmental education

Developmental Educators work with people who have disabilities on developing their strengths to enhance their quality of life.

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Music therapy

Music therapy is a research-based practice and profession in which music is used to actively support people as they strive to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing.

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Allied health assistants

An Allied Health Assistant works under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional to assist with therapeutic and program related activities.

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Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists help people with orthopaedic, neurological or genetic conditions to maintain or improve their movement, mobility, strength and fitness.

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Psychology and counselling

Our child psychologists support your learning and development, help you understand your emotions and thoughts, and maintain and improve mental health.

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Speech and language pathology

Our speech pathologists support you to develop speech and language to build confident communication, literacy, and social participation.

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Dietetics

Support to help you to eat better, manage health conditions and assist with feeding disorders, fussy eaters, food allergies, weight management and general nutritional concerns.

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Occupational therapy

Our occupational therapists help you take part in daily activities, like self care and school work, by supporting regulation, teaching skills and adapting tasks.

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Programs

For children

Assistive technology and equipment prescription
School readiness programs
LEGO groups
Group therapy – Messy play, Art therapy, Cooking groups
Home exercise programs
Social skills groups for preschool, school aged and adolescents
School holiday intensive camps
Food therapy for all ages
Literacy programs
Early language programs
Handwriting therapy
School programs
Toilet training
Sensory assessment and regulation therapy
Stuttering treatment
Voice therapy
Oral Myology

For adults

Practical cooking and nutrition skills groups
Literacy programs
Oncology (cancer) support
Rehabilitation services
Assessments – Aged Care, Powered mobility,
Chronic Diseases therapy
Palliative Care services
Mealtime Management services (swallowing assessment, treatment, and management)
Seating Clinic
Music and movement programs
Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) for voice difficulties with Parkinson’s disease
Voice therapy
Alternative Augmentative Communication
Assistive Technology Equipment Prescription
Powered mobility assessment

Meet our principal at Tasmania – North

Brad Ellem

Practice Principal

Brad Ellem is a Physiotherapist who has worked across early intervention, school, hospital and community settings with both children and adults for the past 13 years. Brad joined MouthWorks Therapy Centre in 2019 and grew the Launceston practice with a large multi-disciplinary team to cover all North and North-West Tasmania – both in metropolitan and rural areas including King Island.

Brad has a passion for rural and remote health having worked in these types of settings for a number of years. With an emphasis on strength in diversity and holistic care, Brad enjoys working with a network of supportive health professionals around each client.

As such, MouthWorks was well regarded for innovative multi-disciplinary care and incorporates Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychology, Counselling and Early Childhood Teaching professionals, supported by a large network of Allied Health Assistants and support staff. MouthWorks joined the Early Start Australia network in 2021 and continues to provide multi-disciplinary rural, regional and metro services for all Tasmanians, from infants and early childhood care through to caring for older persons and for adults living with disability in our community.